Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
How Margate patients actually get here
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Margate (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Margate Community Center and the Coconut Creek Parkway edge.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
History first.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Results appointment.
Access from Margate
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Margate presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Margate (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Margate Community Center and the Coconut Creek Parkway edge.
Labs drawn in the afternoon for testosterone in a man, then TRT sold.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Results visit.
Share with PCP with consent.
History first.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
If Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.